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Grammar : Verb
Spell : skwurm
Phonetic Transcription : skwɜrm



Definition of squirm

Origin :
  • 1690s, originally referring to eels, of unknown origin; sometimes associated with worm or swarm, but perhaps rather imitative. Related: Squirmed; squirming.
  • verb wiggle, fidget
Example sentences :
  • Then it will be our friend the Financial Field's turn to squirm!
  • Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr
  • I wanted to tell you and have the fun of watchin' you squirm.
  • Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • The animal continued to squirm but did not offer to come nearer.
  • Extract from : « The Hound From The North » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • I tell you I wanted to see him squirm for the honour of the craft.
  • Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad
  • And say, maybe Her Stoutness didn't enjoy watchin' us squirm.
  • Extract from : « Shorty McCabe » by Sewell Ford
  • Never knew I had a conscience that could make me squirm so much.
  • Extract from : « Rival Pitchers of Oakdale » by Morgan Scott
  • The boy became all limbs trying to squirm down from his father's shoulders.
  • Extract from : « Martian V.F.W. » by G.L. Vandenburg
  • And for her part she was prepared to take it, damp or clammy as it might be, without a squirm.
  • Extract from : « Elsie Marley, Honey » by Joslyn Gray
  • Course that gets a squirm out of him, like I hoped it would.
  • Extract from : « Torchy, Private Sec. » by Sewell Ford
  • He had to shorten his stride in taking it, which made him squirm more than usual.
  • Extract from : « The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon » by Jos Maria Gordon

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